PHASE III Flashcards
What is the height to top of fin of the P-8A?
42 ft 9 inches
the nose radome of the aircraft is primarily made up of what material?
fiberglass
what axis do the elevators control and what is it effect?
lateral axis and pitch
in reference to tires and wheel, what type of wheel assembly does the P-8A use?
dual wheel assembly
what type of engines does the P-8A use?
CFM56-7B
what type of power does the APU supply to the aircraft?
115 volts/400 hertz
what does IDG stand for?
Integrated drive generator
What does URASSI stand for?
Universal Aerial Refuel Receptacle Slipway Installation
The fuel tanks are divided into how many tank groups?
5
Each main tank has how many fuel boost pumps in it?
2 fuel boost pumps
NEA (Nitrogen Enriched Air) keeps the tanks at or below a ___ oxygen level through the entire design flight envelope?
9%
In reference to Air Conditioning Pressurization, what is the maximum allowable cabin altitude before aircraft pressurization is needed?
8,000 feet
where are the flight crew oxygen system cylinders located?
E/E compartment
What stages of the engine uses bleed air?
5th and 9th of the engine
what is the reservoir capacity of system A?
6.8 gallons
The hydraulic power transfer unit (PTU) system supplies alternative hydraulic pressure to the leading edge flaps and slats only?
T
The main auxiliary hydraulic system supply pressurized fluid to 10 different airplane systems, name 5 of them?
- both thrust reversers
- power transfer unit [PTU] motor
- landing gear extension and retraction
- nose wheel steering
- main gear brakes
- primary flight controls
- secondary flight controls
- air-to-air refueling
- weapons bay doors
- mechanism, also referred to as Annex B
What are the water and waste systems 3 subsystems?
- potable water
- air supply
- water disposal
the potable water system supplies water to what 2 areas of the P-8A?
- lavatory
- galley
how many dry bay fire suppresses are there throughout the P-8A?
59 suppressors
What type agent is in the P-8A portable fire extinguishers?
Halon-type
What are the 2 types of voltages used in the P-8A?
- Alternating Current (AC)
- Direct Current (DC)
Ohm’s law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points?
T
Frequency is measured in what unit?
Hertz
How many aircraft batteries are used in the P-8A and where are they located?
2 batteries, Aft E/E compartment
What does BITE stand for?
Built-in Test Equipment
What is a central point at which either AC or DC voltage is distributed throughout multiple systems called?
electrical bus
Name 4 of the 8 pieces of information the Head-Up display (HUD) provides to the pilot?
- pitch
- roll
- artificial horizon
- heading
- altitude
- airspeed
- flight path
- flight path acceleration
The standby magnetic compass is the primary magnetic heading reference in the P-8A?
F
What communication system exchanges secure digital information among airborne, land-based and shipboard assests with similar capabilities?
Link-11
What 3 functions does the flight management computer (FMC) do?
- navigation
- performance
- guidance
how many static dischargers are on the P-8A?
19
What does DIRCM stand for?
directional infrared countermeasures
what does IFFI stand for?
Identification friend or Foe Interrogator
What type of torpedo do we use on the P-8A?
MK 54 torpedo
What manages the release, carriage, control, data transfer, and required interfaces of the kill stores and search stores carried on the P-8?
stores management systems (SMS)
What does BRU stand for?
Bomb Rack Unit
how many sonobuoys can each storage rack (wine rack) hold?
48
Kill stores consists of 5 different items, name 3 of them?
- torpedoes
- mines
- bombs
- rockets
- guided missiles
Name 2 of the 4 missiles the P-8A can be equipped with?
Air to ground missile (AGM)
Air launched training missile (ATM)
Captive air training missile (CATM)
Dummy air training missile (DATM)
How many first aid kits are on the P-8A?
2
How many fire protection control units are located throughout the P-8A’s fuselage?
12
The countermeasure dispensing system (CMDS) consisting of ___ dispensers.
4
What is designed for use for passenger and includes a survival items pouch containing a signaling whistle, sea dye marker, and a chemical light?
Life Preserver Assembly
What is the position title for the qualified naval aviator or naval flight officer designated by appropriate authority and is responsible for all phases of the assigned mission except those aspects of flight safety that are related to the physical control of the aircraft and are considered beyond the qualifications of the mission commander’s designator?
Mission Commander (MC)
What is the position title for the person who employ’s appropriate tactics and procedures to the most effectively carry out the mission of the aircraft and its aircrew?
Tactical Coordinator (TACCO or TC)
What is the position title for the person who supports the mission by utilizing radar, IFFI, ESM, and EO/IR systems and subsystems as directed by the TACCO to detect and analyze targets of operational significance and to provide rader intercept and navigation information to the flight deck and TACCO?
Electronic Warfare Operator (EWO)
What is the position title for the person responsible for assisting the TACCO in all tasking and will be a major asset in determining a plan of action for the aircraft and aircrew?
Co-Tactical Coordinator (COTAC or CTC)
What is the position title for the person who is responsible for preflight duties of ‘safety of flight’ mission systems, in-flight emergency procedures, and assisting in post-flight duties?
observer
what is the wingspan of the P-8A?
123 feet 6 inches
